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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.63, 342.88 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.63, 342.88 and 98.71 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.63 : 342.88 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.63/342.88 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.63x = 342.88 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.63x = 33,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,845.68/228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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